Iran releases assets of women’s football captain who withdrew asylum plea
Zahra Ghanbari, one of the six players who sought asylum in Australia, reversed her decision and returned to Iran.

Zahra Ghanbari, one of the six players who sought asylum in Australia, reversed her decision and returned to Iran.



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